Episodes

  • Sacred Siblings
    Jan 14 2026

    Guest Contributor Dr. Rena Selya Cohen examines the unique relationship between Moshe, Aharon and Miriam.

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    9 mins
  • My Lips Are Sealed
    Jan 12 2026

    Rabbi Stein examines the true nature of Moshe's speech impediment

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    5 mins
  • L'Chaim!
    Jan 9 2026

    Concluding his 4-part shiur on Scotch aged in sherry casks, Rabbi Stein looks at the role (if any) of laboratory studies in determining halacha, as well as the concepts of leniency and doubt when examining a Rabbinic prohibition.

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    11 mins
  • The Book of Names
    Jan 8 2026

    Rabbi Stein looks at the inherent "namelessness" at the start of Shemot - The Book of Names - and heroic actions of the only people whose names are mentioned.

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    5 mins
  • NOW Can I Drink It?
    Jan 8 2026

    Rabbi Stein continues examining the question of Scotch in sherry casks, giving the differing views on how much wine is actually absorbed into the barrel.

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    9 mins
  • Parshat Shemot
    Jan 7 2026

    In her weekly Chumash class, Clergy Fellow Sarah Pincus examines Rashi's odd explanation of the phrase, "the king of Egypt died...and the people cried out."

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    57 mins
  • Lock, Stock and Bitul
    Jan 7 2026

    In Part 3 of his shiur on alcoholic beverages, Rabbi Stein examines whether the laws of Bitul - nullification of minute amounts - would permit consumption of Scotch aged in barrels that once held non-kosher wine.

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    6 mins
  • Over a Barrel
    Jan 6 2026

    Continuing his shiur on alcoholic beverages, Rabbi Stein examines the laws regarding Scotch aged in sherry casks.

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    7 mins